Original French Pattern 1845 2nd Infantry Regiment Officer’s Shako with Original Pasteboard Box - July Monarchy Period - 2 e Régiment D'Infanterie British Artwork & Posters This began life as a

This began life as a very nice Hong Kong made sun pith helmet

There is just a small crack by the lower lock screw

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Here we have a very nice example of an early 20th century Dutch Kepie (Kepi)

It also has the signature German Helmet

Original French Pattern 1845 2nd Infantry Regiment Officer’s Shako with Original Pasteboard Box - July Monarchy Period - 2 e Régiment D'Infanterie British Artwork & Posters This began life as aOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an exceptional example of a French Model 1845 Officers Shako complete with Original Pasteboard Box! The shako was originally worn by an officer of the 4th Company, 2nd Infantry Regiment, and dated from the July Monarchy Period into the 2nd Empire. This model of shako was worn up until the adoption of the Model 1854 Shako, which featured a lower crown. The shako is in excellent condition for its age. It is a